Construction: Mexican developer Vinte plans investment of approximately US$158 million in housing construction this year, the company reported. The company plans to build 600- and 700-unit middle class complexes in the cities of Pachuca and Monterrey, respectively. (El Financiero, January 25, 2018)

Gas stations: French oil and gas multinational Total reported plans to open up to 100 filling stations in Mexico this year under its own brand. The amount of investment was not specified for the expansion, which will be concentrated generally in the central region of the country. (El Financiero, January 18, 2018)

Chemicals: Dutch chemicals multinational AzkoNobel is projecting approximately US$14.6 million in investment to support Mexico operations during the current year. Projects include expanding production capacity and upgrading the company’s organic peroxides plant in the central State of Mexico. (El Financiero, January 18, 2018)

Manufacturing: U.S. consumer goods giant Kimberly-Clark plans investment of approximately US$100 million in Mexico operations in 2018, the company reported. Resources will primarily support expansion of production capacity, improvements to products and cost reduction strategies. (El Financiero, January 22, 2018)

Wind power: Italian renewable energy developer Enel Green Power initiated construction on a new wind power plant in the northeastern state of Tamaulipas. The US$120 million site is projected to have generation capacity of 93 MW. (Milenio, January 19, 2018)Continue reading Recent and upcoming investment in Mexico→